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Thursday, April 29, 2010

.: I'm giving all my best...

So, last night, I was still trying to interfere in the mids of her deep sleep... trying to make her used to my milk again. she didnt refuse. But i think, she needs more time to remember the technique back again.

I know she tried so hard... but she's juz forgot how. I know she's also tensed like me. But dont worry.. mama is not going to force u, honey.

I'll share some reading here..

Relactation

Relactation is building a milk supply which has been reduced or dried up after weeks or months of not

breastfeeding. Reasons for relactation may include formula intolerance, medical conditions, changes in

work or home, or disappointment in early weaning.

Why do you want to relactate?

Relactation is not easy. It may or may not work for you. Women who relactate because of the emotional

benefits of nursing generally feel more successful than those who focus on their milk supply. In a survey

of women who attempted relactation, 75% felt it had been a positive experience.

Is it too late?

• The younger the baby, the more likely he will be willing to resume breastfeeding.

• Babies under 3 months old have the best success.

• Babies over 6 months old tend to be less willing.

• Babies who have previously breastfed are more willing to resume.

How long will it take?

• Commit 2 weeks to making breastfeeding your main concern.

• The amount of time it takes to relactate is about equal to how long it has been since

breastfeeding stopped.

• About half of the women who sucessfully relactated had a full milk supply within a month. The

others took over one month or offered formula also.

How should I start?

• Offer the breast for 20-30 minutes every 2-3 hours.

• Try to nurse on both sides.

• If baby is not willing to breastfeed often, use a double electric pump to express milk and stimulate

milk production.

• Nurse before, after and between feedings for as long as the baby is willing - no matter how much

formula is given.

• When the baby begins to breastfeed well, put ½ ounce less in each bottle. The next day decrease

each bottle by another ½ ounce.

Will I be able to make enough milk?

How much milk mom produces will depend upon

1. The baby. How willing is he? Does he nurse well ?

2. Frequency and effectiveness of breast stimulation. Using a breast pump can stimulate milk

production, but not as well as a baby at the breast. More effective + more often = more milk.